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The AwesomeCast crew — Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, and Dave Podnar — dive into another week of geeky goodness, from AI browsers and robo-pets to nostalgic tech and bizarre cable “hacks.” This Week’s Awesome Topics •

Sorg and Rizz are joined by commentator Eamon Paton (880 Wrestling / VCW) for a chaotic and hilarious look at the week in pro wrestling and behind the camera.

In this eye-opening episode of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer is joined once again by producer Mike Sorg to explore how modern media shapes our identities, fuels our purchases, and even distorts our sense of self-worth. From emotional manipulation in advertising to influencer culture and data-driven targeting, Jim and Mike unpack the psychological tactics behind today’s media and tech. How does a Power Glove from the ’80s connect to the viral influencer culture of today? Are we in control of our choices—or are we reacting without realizing it? In this episode: • Why media makes us feel “less than” • Celebrity endorsements vs. authentic influence • Targeted ads, data mining, and algorithmic persuasion • Unrealistic expectations and identity loss in the digital age • The mental health toll of comparison culture • What it really means to be unmanageable • Mindful practices to resist manipulation “It’s much easier to fool someone than to convince them they’re being fooled.”

This episode, Eamon & Merlin talk Real Housewives of Potomac, where Angel’s party lacks tranquility as Stacey looks to calm the chatter about her divorce. Then the newest episode of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, that sees Angie & Lisa go for blows in possibly the most extended fight in the history of Housewives. Then, a new episode of Real Housewives of Orange County, where the ladies venture to Amsterdam, though Shannon decided to take a detour to another planet. And finally, Part Three of the Real Housewives of Miami reunion, where Lisa and Larsa settle their differences as Marysol settles with how wrinkled her knees are. 6:39 - Real Housewives of Potomac: Season 10: Episode 02 56:20 - Real Housewives of Salt Lake City: Season 06: Episode 05 2:00:48 - Real Housewives of Orange County: Season 19: Episode 15 2:49:23 - Real Housewives of Miami: Season 07: Episode 20 We are Eamon and Merlin, a queer married couple from Texas living in Pittsburgh, PA. We love reality television, wrestling, drag queens, and

Sorg, Rizz, and Mad Mike welcome 880 Wrestling’s Blizzy Blake to talk WWE’s big Australia event, TNA’s Bound For Glory, AEW’s wild Comic Con panel, and what’s next for him heading into the World Series of Wrestling at Penn Brewery. Also: • Braun Breaker spears Seth Rollins after “The Vision” split • Cena & AJ Styles nostalgia in full color • Leon Slater vs. Je’Von Evans steals the X-Division spotlight • Intern Mac’s homework: Eddie Guerrero vs. John Cena parking lot brawl • “What We Learned” — Harley Cameron, Indiana gaming cafés, and learning balance in wrestling and life.

This week on AwesomeCast, we dive into creepy games and cutting-edge tech!

In Episode 487 of Fishing Without Bait, host Jim Ellermeyer is joined by producer Mike Sorg for a heartfelt conversation rooted in the enduring wisdom of Fred Rogers. Together, they explore themes of uncertainty, emotional resilience, and self-acceptance through the lens of full-impact mindfulness. This episode dives into Mr. Rogers’ most impactful quotes, including “I like you just the way you are,” and how these simple yet profound affirmations can guide us through fear, overwhelm, and self-doubt. Jim and Mike reflect on the concept of “leveling up” in life like a video game—gaining experience, becoming more resilient, and making meaningful choices. Listeners will hear discussions on: • Managing emotions by making them “mentionable and manageable” • Accepting life’s challenges without needing immediate solutions • The importance of being a helper—or recognizing helpers around you • The difference between kindness and being “right” • Embracing who you are and offering that same grace to o

This episode, Eamon & Merlin talk the season premiere of Real Housewives of Potomac, that see’s a DMV with no Grande Dame be filled with the same drama, lies and possible criminals. Then the newest episode of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, where Bronwyn’s mother Muzzy showcases the face of true evil, and it’s in a cat sweater. Then, a new episode of Real Housewives of Orange County, where Emily’s ho down sees Slade ho his way onto television, again. And finally, Part Two of the Real Housewives of Miami reunion, where Adriana has more props, but not just a heart: an Uno reverse card for Julia. 5:06 - Real Housewives of Potomac: Season 10: Episode 01 1:17:04 - Real Housewives of Salt Lake City: Season 06: Episode 04 2:24:58 - Real Housewives of Orange County: Season 19: Episode 14 3:11:35 - Real Housewives of Miami: Season 07: Episode 19 We are Eamon and Merlin, a queer married couple from Texas living in Pittsburgh, PA. We love reality television, wrestling, drag queens, and pretty much anything that can b

On this bonus episode, Eamon and Merlin do a Reality Recap of some of the shows they’ve been watching, including the newly revamped Project Runway, the much talked about Season 27 of Big Brother, & the wild Season 2 of Love Island Games! 3:42 - Project Runway: Season 21 26:44 - Big Brother: Season 27 52:44 - Love Island Games: Season 02 We are Eamon and Merlin, a queer married couple from Texas living in Pittsburgh, PA. We love reality television, wrestling, drag queens, and pretty much anything that can be called even kinda gay. A Gay & His Enby is a podcast where we talk about everything we love in terms of media and pop culture; everything thats gay and gay adjacent; basically all the conversations we have in our living room we are now putting in front of a microphone and on the internet for you. We have launched our MERCH STORE! We are so excited to bring you these designs, all made by Merlin, commemorating some of our favorite iconic moments! Shop now at https://AGayAndHisEnby.Threadless.com Every week,

Hosts Sorg and Mad Mike are joined by Austin Cairns, commentator for 880 Wrestling and Point Park University student, to share his unbelievable experience calling a Hook dark match and stepping into the AEW Dynamite backstage world. He breaks down meeting Tony Khan, chatting with Amanda Huber, and learning broadcast wisdom from Tony Schiavone — plus what it takes to make your own luck in pro wrestling. We also talk about: • WWE Crown Jewel and women’s division highlights • Cena vs Styles nostalgia • AEW Title Tuesday chaos (Mercedes Moné, Okada, Andrade) • NXT × TNA crossover buzz • New Homework Assignment: Eddie Guerrero vs John Cena (2003)

Surfboards, Baja Cars & Broken GoPros — This Week on AwesomeCast! Katie returns with stories from the waves as she shares her inspiring First Descents surf adventure in Santa Cruz, designed for cancer survivors. Meanwhile, the team gives a full behind-the-scenes breakdown of their latest wild production at Baja SAE Carolina — from broadcasting out of a U-Haul van to dealing with dusty terrain, wireless camera chaos, and even a GoPro that didn’t survive. Plus: • Microsoft raises Game Pass prices again • Minecraft gets educational about climate change • AI-generated chaos with OpenAI’s Sora • Why you must log out of your Airbnb streaming accounts… Hosted by Michael Sorg, Katie Dudas, Missy Sorg & Dave Podnar

This episode, Eamon & Merlin talk the newest episode of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, where Lisa’s crying dismissed and deny while looking like a total disgrace. Then the newest episode of Real Housewives of Orange County, where it’s Groundhog Day and this year, spring comes early if Tamra decides to quit again. And finally, Part One of the Real Housewives of Miami reunion, that sees the ladies attempt to equivocate with Guerdy until Julia drops a shocking bombshell. 7:28 - Real Housewives of Salt Lake City: Season 06: Episode 03 1:23:29 - Real Housewives of Orange County: Season 19: Episode 13 2:31:24 - Real Housewives of Miami: Season 07: Episode 18 We are Eamon and Merlin, a queer married couple from Texas living in Pittsburgh, PA. We love reality television, wrestling, drag queens, and pretty much anything that can be called even kinda gay. A Gay & His Enby is a podcast where we talk about everything we love in terms of media and pop culture; everything thats gay and gay adjacent; basically all the c

PWmania columnist and pro wrestling commentator Jim LaMotta is joined by his pal, Declan Finnegan to discuss the Wrestlepalooza and All Out pay-per-view For questions, comments, or business inquiries, you can e mail HMVpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, Jim Ellermeyer invites you to reflect on one of the most fundamental shifts you can make in life: choosing to live intentionally rather than simply existing. Together with producer Mike Sorg, Jim explores the concept of being a human being rather than a human doing, and how small mindful changes—like replacing “I have to” with “I choose to”—can radically transform your daily experience.

On Wrestling Mayhem Show 976, Sorg is joined by Brianna Bandz and Patreon Manager Bradley Ruthers. Recorded ahead of MV Young’s “Harvest Moon”, the crew dives into Brianna’s battle with Liberty, her wrestling journey, travel nightmares, and even Drew McIntyre’s new role in Highlander. Other highlights include AEW’s big Pittsburgh moment for Austin Carnes, Patreon banter with Bradley, and a look back at Brianna’s early 880 matches (and the legendary Money Gun). What We Learned: • Bradley on the power of wrestling community. • Brianna on embracing confidence and proving herself. • Sorg on how 880 Wrestling prepares talent for anywhere. Watch the replay of Harvest Moon on IndyWrestling.us (YouTube) or stream it on IndyWrestling.network.

This episode, Eamon & Merlin talk the newest episode of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, where Salt Lake Socialite Amy becomes a casualty of World War Lisa. Then the newest episode of Real Housewives of Orange County, that sees Gretchen apply her self defense training quickly once Tamra confronts her on a brand new rumor. And finally, the season finale of Real Housewives of Miami, where nothing is jolly this Christmas for Adriana when she deals with a former friend in Julia and a longtime enemy in Marysol. 5:00 - Real Housewives of Salt Lake City: Season 06: Episode 02 1:21:05 - Real Housewives of Orange County: Season 19: Episode 12 2:29:25 - Real Housewives of Miami: Season 07: Episode 17 We are Eamon and Merlin, a queer married couple from Texas living in Pittsburgh, PA. We love reality television, wrestling, drag queens, and pretty much anything that can be called even kinda gay. A Gay & His Enby is a podcast where we talk about everything we love in terms of media and pop culture; everything thats gay

On this week’s Wrestling Mayhem Show (Ep. 975): • Hosts Sorg & Rizz welcome guest Brandon St. James. • We react to the PWI 500 rankings and highlight our friends making the list. • Full breakdown of AEW’s PPV including PAC’s return and the marathon Page/Fletcher match. • Wrestlepalooza on ESPN: why Cena vs. Lesnar didn’t click, AJ Lee’s comeback, women’s title match highlights, and the mess of streaming/paywall access. • Brandon shares his experience in a Canadian deathmatch and what he learned about safety gear. • We spotlight indie action from RWA and 880 Wrestling. • Plus, “What We Learned”—the inflatable horse, dinosaurs, women’s wrestling, and how Raw looks to a first-time viewer.

This week on AwesomeCast, Michael Sorg and Dave Podnar are joined by intern Mac to dive into the latest in Apple tech, production travel hacks, and wearable innovation. Sorg shares stories from producing Defy Wrestling in Seattle, including packing $30K worth of video gear and dealing with TSA “love letters.” Dave brings real-world testing of the iPhone 17 Pro Max camera with stunning 8x zoom shots. Plus: • Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses demo disaster (and why it failed) • Live transcription, translation & privacy risks with smart eyewear • watchOS & iOS 17 tips: CarPlay widgets, Fitness+, Notes on Apple Watch • Chachi’s Video Game Minute on how shows like Fallout boost game sales • Reflex 240mm lens for mobile pros • Intern Mac drops knowledge on Apple vs Meta AI features

In this episode of Fishing Without Bait, Jim Ellermeyer and producer Mike explore the powerful concept of cognitive clarity—the antidote to anxiety and the constant mental noise of modern life. Learn how to manage racing thoughts, move from fear-based reactivity to logical clarity, and reclaim your emotional sovereignty by choosing your own narrative over external expectations. ✨ Topics include: • Why anxiety lives in the future • How to externalize racing thoughts • Regaining emotional sovereignty from validation-seeking • Listening to learn vs. listening to respond • The ancient meaning of “Abracadabra” and why your words matter